Event Venue
Zions Bank Real AcademyFor Junior and 16U National Duals, wrestlers must weigh in for each style that is competed. If a wrestler is weighing in for his/her second style of competition at the original weight class or any weight class above, he/she will receive a four (4) pound allowance. A wrestler may only go to a lower weight class provided he/she makes scratch weight. If a wrestler did not compete in two matches in the first style, he/she must make scratch weight. Forfeits count towards this total.
- Wrestlers must have a competition singlet on when entering the weigh-in area.
- They must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-in.
- The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete. Parents/coaches cannot accompany the wrestlers. They will not be allowed to carry additional clothing or anything other than the weigh-in card with them during weigh-ins.
- No Weight reduction practices in the weigh-in area shall be allowed once weigh-ins begin.
- Once wrestlers complete the skin disease screening and enter the weigh-in area, they cannot leave the weigh-in area until they have completed their weigh-in. If a wrestler is overweight after their first attempt, they will be allowed to step on the last chance scale(s) that has been determined by the weigh-in master/tournament director.
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USA WRESTLING NATIONAL EVENTS
CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT and UNCONSCIOUSNESS of COMPETITOR
USA WRESTLING NATIONAL EVENTS COORDINATOR will appoint a designated Medical Services Coordinator and/or Tournament Medical Director for each USA Wrestling International, National and Regional Event. This must be a medical professional licensed or Certified Health Care Provider. All on-site medical decisions by the Tournament Medical Coordinator/Physician Director are not subject to appeal or protest and are made in the best interest of the health and well being of the wrestler.
All competitors in a USA Wrestling International, National and Regional event must receive a copy of the rule related to Medical Coordinator/Physician Director and Concussion Management Protocol prior to competition.
USA WRESTLING CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
If a wrestler becomes unconscious or referee, coach, athlete or medical provider suspects a wrestler may have received a concussion; the match must be stopped and a tournament medical staff person will assess the wrestler. The tournament medical staff will have unlimited time to determine if the wrestler can continue. (Change from USA Rules to UWW rules).
If the wrestler is allowed to continue the match; after completion of the match the wrestler must be escorted to the Medical area and must be given a recognized concussion evaluation which is documented by tournament medical staff. The tournament medical staff will complete a YELLOW Medical Alert and until the wrestler is granted GREEN Alert by tournament medical staff the wrestler is on a Medical Hold.
If the Tournament Medical staff determine the wrestler has a concussion or was determined unconscious by the Tournament Medical Staff on the Mat or post match the following procedure must be followed: